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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
CONVICT LABOR.

Carroll D. Wright, United States Commits.
sioner OF Labor; has just completed his re.
port on convict labor, and it has been
been made public. The investigation OF
which the document is the result is one OF
the most important economic questions
now before the people OF the United States.
It's agitation is not confined to any local.
ity, although the evil is lar grrater in some
sections than others. It is therefore ap-
parent that the intelligent observations
and conclusions OF a sworn officer who has
given the matter serious attention should
be entitled to respectful consideration. The
report is replete with facts and figures, but
it is to the remarks IF the COMMISSIONS
upon the relation OF free and convict labor
that we wish to invite the attention OF the
workingmen OF Montana. He says: at is
perfectly evident from information drawn
from the tables that the competition aris-
ing from the employment of convicts, SO
far as the whole country is concerned,
would not constitute q question worthy Of
serious discussion. The product of the
prisons is but 54-1OOth of 1 per cent. ofthe
VOUdA uICCunuICoI HIouucto VI Vic COulUTy,
the whole prison population Of those insti.
buttons in which productive labor is car
ried on is but n in a thousand of the pop-
ulation OF the country, and those engaged
In convict labor but one in three hundred
OF those engaged in free mechanical
labor" So far SO good, but the
gentleman approaching the misconstruc-
ton these deductions might cause in GER
tain localities, adds: "These facts, how
ever, do not invalidate the claim that 10
cally and in Observation-Disclosures the competi-
ton may be serious and OF such o
tions as to claim the most earnest 3 ten
ton of the legislatures" This is an ample
aud complete assertion that in certain
notable cases the evil is a crying one, and
a remedy should be applied. What the
remedy shall be he does not IN terms say.
but he does suggest that prisoners should
be made to do hard labor, on what he
would term the public account system,
that is, on work for the direct benefit OF
the State. This plan," he says, has JUS
tice in it affecting all people alike. 1t mas
humanity in it, because it allows every eli
fort for reformation without enlargement
or interference through forms OF labor. 1t
morality in it, because it removes ef- /
the whole question of the convict |
agitation, not only from the minds
Of the working men and manufacturers, |
but from the list of questions a~gitating the
The document is an able one,
and should he procured and studied by
organizations all over the land, as it
matters which Is OF direct and es-
oecial interest to them as a class. Convict
abor has been much discussed, and is but
title understood.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
The Best burton Suit Settled.

The suit of Chas. J. Best against F. L.
Burton for $3.50, the value of thirty
seven and a half shares of the Montana
Fire Clay Mining and Manufacturing Com.
pany, was yesterday compromised by Mr..
Best who said he had accepted the surren'
der OF t~wenty-six and a half shares OF the
stock and a certain amount ofcash belong
ing to Burton in the hands of Judge LIP
plncott: which has beeu attached, together
with the costs Of suit. Mr.. Best stated
tnat h amount he received fell short OF
MS claim, but that Burton made such an
absolute surrender and got his wife to in
tercede Tor him with Mr.. Best, so that the
after magnanimously cancelled the obllsa.
zion. Burton and his wife left last night
ior Chicago. and it is more than probable
mat he will not return to Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

prrr. in their places. Three or iour hun.
dr.d nsrsone were present and Witnessed
the drill. which took place in Ke9shaw
Hail. orderly Sergeant John Burns
recsived the congratulations OF many
did soldiers OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic Who were presenS
for the able manner in which ne henoled
the company. It is the intention OF zap
tain Sullivan to have his company tnor.
oughly drilled between now n tne o a.
when thew will be in the hest of trim to
comnete Tor the $500 medal now in process
Of MANUFACTURE by Leyson & Turck which
has been heretofore described in these
columns and ia the handson.est affair OF
the kind ever put up for competition any
where.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
RACING NOTES.
Horses Arriving and Arrived 1t the Track
-Particulars OF Their Appearsnce.

Horses Arriving and arrived 1t the Tracl
-Particulars Of Their Appearance
Etc.
K. 8. Bybee's stable of five me and
J.L. Hami)ton'sstable of three runner and
two trottersa arrived yesterdaymorningfr from
Portland. and have taken up their quar-.
ters at the track. FL. Duncan, of Walla
Walla. will arrive to-day with 3-year.old
Mignonette and one other trotter. Geo.
Burris will arrive on Thursday with Ben
Lomond, Jr., Bishop, Ben Cole, Arch
bishop. Gregory, Gloster Harry ind Maxim,
Dan Blevins is booked to come in on Tues
day with Daniel B., Ida Glen, Nevada Basil
and a PAGER. H. R. Baker will arrive on
Wednesday with Vice Regent, Red Buck.
Blue Bell, Green Pruitt and Balaklava. w
Il. Babb will arrive on the Sd of Auonat
with his stable of six runners. j. IL. Hal.
lett and Thos. H. Tongue will arrive about
T%hursday with a stable of trotters each.
In addition to the above there ars
RUMoRs Of QUITE A NUMBER
of other horses en- route who will probablv
make their entries before coming on the
grounds for reasons of their own. Senator.
Rolla. Carrie Belle. Velox and tho rest Of
the fast ones are all doing we'll.
Cyclone, although a sway-backed, ornerv
looking horse, is said to be quite fast for
half a mile. There are two horses named
s. at the track. one in Stephenson's
and one in Smiths. Lila Ferguson
is said to be a better mare than ever this
season. This is saying a great deal for
her. It is quite likely hat on the first and
last days of the meeting many of the mills.
mines and stores will close in order to give
the men an opportunity to attend the
races. There are no stalls at the track
they are filling up fast. By the end Of
lext week there will not bea vacant stall
eft. The Race Track privileges will be ad-
for bids on Monday and will no
loubt bring high prices as the outlook was
FEVER so good as it is this year. j. ".
}ox an old and experienced pool seller
the Prciic Coast will act as auc-
ioneer for this meeting. Mr.. Cox comes !
tightly recommended as an expert in his
Scores of people may be seen at
he track now every morning watching the
orses take their exercise and trying to
pot tn winners.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

The affairs OF the Princess Mining Com
pany, as far as they have been explained,
are not particularly encouraging to those
who have purchased stock. As a matter
of fact it is a company with a large amount
of pretty stock, but lacking the great es-
sential. a mine. There car be but little
doubt that MI. Mcbride and his co-owners
will transfer the properties to the com
pany, yet that very necessary formality
should not have been delayed SO long. 1t
is to be chopped that things will be straight
ened out and work resumed on the
mine. Reports agree that it is a valuable
property, and means should be found to
develop it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Whether by invitation or design, and nc
matter who was to blame. the afixing o.
the tide general manager Of the Anaconda
mine'' to the signature of Major Werlitz, or
his report upon the Major Budd mine can
not fail to do harm to a valuable property.
just what was to be gained by 80 bald
faced and palpable a forgery, and one
which must OF necessity have been discov-
cred and exposed. is hard to imagine. The
owners of the property will be the sufferers,
and the effects may 60 further and work a
detriment to the holders of mines who are
striving to place them on the market in an
honest and legitimate manner. It is a
matter of regret all around, and an explain
alton is due and should be made at once.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

John G. New, of Indiana, is whistling to
keep his courage up. He now predicts that
Blaine will carry that State by ,25, 600
majority. His opinion'is based on the al
legged dissatisfaction of Democrats with
Cleveland. After the election Mr.. New will
go out of the prophecy business. As a
matter of fact Indiana never had but one
Republican politician, and his name was
Oliver P. Morton. The Colfax's, News and
Others OF that ilk are still in the kinder
garten class.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Deputy Lauer and Paul Casagnac have 6
question OF veracity and of honor to ad.
just on the CORY field. It is all about Gen
B%oulanger, who, while he may be no fghte,
himself, seems to have the happy faculty
OF embroiliug his friends. The injecting
between C%asagnac and Lauer will doubtless
be to the death, as C~asagnac is an expert
with the rapier, and his heart is bad be.
cause his antagonist has broken out in
print with the charge that he (Casagnac)
was hidden in a cellar during the battle OF
Sodo,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
The Police Court.

The following misdemeanants were
served up on the half shell on Saturday:
Peter Larson admitted a disturbance OF
the peace and jljoin the Industrious gang
in charge of Weineche to work ont * and
costs. Joseph Kemp tool the same dose
IN default OF 81 and costs for sleeping on
the sacred sidewalk. James Norton dis
graced his manhood by kicking Dutch Rose
IN the side on Galena street, and be was
let on with the light fine of IS and costs.
%nicn ne will work out. T. L. Malyster,
described on the police docket as a Lew
Kid, was fined $40 and coets for vaoron 20
A disturbance OF the peace case was most.
Poned until this morning. when there viii,
countless De the usual number of SUNDAY
trunks to dispose of. o1noaS
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Editor Rothacker, of the Omaha Repub
lican, is a dandy in his business, but he il
combative enough to be elected to the Bull
garian throne. He has only been il
Omaha a few months, yet in that short
time has succeeded in having a hand tc
hand encounter with Editor Rosewater, O
the Bee, and is O defending a libel sui,
brought by Editor Hitchcock, OF the
World. Roth should emigrate to a coole,
climate or quit the newspaper business.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

According to u society editress the
young ladies OF Butte are in high dudgeou
with the beaux for shameful neglect in the
way of furnishing diversion. If We were
in society, after reading the squib in rhe
society column, We would buy Columbia
Garden, ball room, lake, boats and all,
and see to it that the girls had a centinu.
GUS picnic. If the boys do not do some.
thing Of this kind they are forever crossed
of our books, and denied our good graces.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
A Live Newspaner.

Last thursdays issue of the Philins.
nufg Mall Is one that does great credit to
the enterpr'sing management of that iour.
nal; 1T has a bright, newsy look, and in
auu'.'on 10 a variety OF excellently pre-
pared news, has a supplement whose most
va'uao'e feature is a map of claims Of tho
1 Mnn Granite Mountain, Bi. Metallic ans
west Granite properties, showing tha tI anG
VI 1ne VEN of the first named and T't tLa
OF claims belonging to them TINE one
~ also an excellent sketch of the n,aaeae
posltion and business, situation ~ p,5'eno
sources Wanrces OF Philipsburg. As a snec;ma, re- <.
%on1ana enterprise the Mail deserves ~ ~
exhibited: enterprise it has
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
DaStardly Outrage.

Widow Rutherford's reservoir, situate III
Mlssoula Gulch, just below the Alice anc
Moalton mines, was blown up by some
mlscreant with giant powder, at II
O'Clock on Wednesday night last. Tine
explosion was SD forcible as to severely
snake up the inhabitants in the vicinity
The dam of the reservoir furnished a foot
path Tor the entire neighborhood. A fume
two feet square ran through the
center. A fume two feet square
n sixteen feet in length rises perpendlcu'
AIRY from the the gate at the bottom: lns
vlilan who attempted the destruction y,
ene property dropped several sticks "
with lighted fuse attached down tue
hume. The explosion shattered the entlis
lront n it will cost at least S25oto"
pair the damage.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Charley Reed one of the counsel who de-
Tended the assassin Guiteau attempted to
commit suicide in New York yesterday.
There seems to be a fatality about the
lawyers connected with that case for the
brother-in.law of the assassin after running
himself financially. in the defense OF his
kinsman, met with lots Of domestic trouble
and finally ended his career in a mad
house. 1t can hardly be called conscience
striker, but the fatality ia remarkable and
cannot fail to evoke comment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

There is no reaso to disbelieve the re-
port hat comes from St. Louis to the
effect that the traffic managers are daily
discovering ways and means to beat the
Interstate bill. So long as it's features
advance the interests of the roads, they
will obey it to the letter; when it conflicts
at all, they will evade it by the Wholesale.
Great corporations are no in the habit OF
obeying laws that were framed to regulate
their business. They have too much b. ain,
gall and money to submit to the restraints
that are imposed upon ordinary mortals.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

The Canadian Pacific railway is now
busy impressing upon the general govern
ment the Importance of giving the Pacific
mail contracts to the all-Canadian line.
The whole power Of the Dominion govern.
ment is being brought to bear on the home
government. 1t is a grounding case for
both the Dominion government and the
company, which must stand or fall to-
pether.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
An Unnecessary Scare.

a false alarm of fire was created 1a'
morning about half-past one O'Clock. oH'
OF the mogul engines at thedepot got sone
cn1ng misplaced about the valve and n"'
70 bio" off all the steam.in the boiler Oe
lore 1t could be shut down.kAIl the hrem'a
were out looking for the sign OF attire a at;I
conslderab BILE Observation-Disclosures un''
ene cause became generally known.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

The entries for the August meeting OF the
West Side Racing Association are q good
guarantee that the meeting will be a sue.
cess. Secretary Mantle is working hard to
secure every possible attraction for the
great event. The grounds are being hand.
somely adorned, and everything possible is
being done to make these races mark q red
letter day in the history of turf events in
the Territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

A freight train on the Chicago & Alton on
Thursday reduced the pay rolls for the
company by running into a construction
train. Poorly paid human life doesn't g .em
to be precious in the estimation of great
corporations. So far the responsibility for
this bloodshed is ncG fixed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Miles City is having a census taken pre-
paratory to incorporation It expects te
show a population of over 1000, and o.
some OF these the Journal naively says,
the enumerator finds plenty of kids to
swell the grand total" On occasions oil
that character 1.-THE kids are handy to
have in the house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
In Their New Uniforms.

The Parnell Rifles had their first dri1l IN
new uniforms last evening. Fortv.e;,h+
members answered to roIl-call and pre.
scented q gallant and soldierly appearances
IN their smart r~egimentals. The general
bearing OF the men and their elastic sten
were the theme Of universal eommen+
as sney passed along. The newly-elected
Captain Sullivan was in command and
First and Second Lieutenanta He.t.. 80
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
Butte Turn Verein.

The spacions hall OF the Butte Turn
Vereln on Granite street was amply filled
last night with the members of that popu-
lar organization and their guests. The &C.
eas'en was a social entertainment given by
the verein, and the only manner in which
to express the satisfaction oil those nresan+
is to say they were unanimous for a renet;.
ton OF the pleasant affair. Acknowieda.
ins this proper appreciation of their 81.
forts to please, and satisfied with them.
selves, the Committee on Amusements have
decided, for a while, that such a social
ing. 0'on-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

President Hill, of the Manitoba, is on
bis way to Great Falls, where an enthusiast
tic reception awaits him. The road which
he controls is being built almost faster than
the train chat carries him travels. This is
rough on Hill, but he can bide his time.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

The Helena people will 60 home Growing
loudly over the base ball victory IF yester-
day. We only say to them, in the Ian
guage of the girl whose infant was minus a
father: There is no need to make such a
fuss over it. It is only such a little one,
anvhow =
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

The cabinet scored a point on Cleveland
Saturday. He succumbed to the torrid
Weather on that day and remained at his
country seat in his shirt sleeves, while
they donned their linen busters and put in
q full day like little men. q
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

An Iowa genius has perfected a machine
for boring square holes. and a
has been organized to manufacture them
in Detroit. Who will now say we cannot
square a circle. c --5
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Sherman had his little convention so wei!
in his hand that he Was indorsed in the
committee on resolutions Is to 3. Blaine
had better hurry home and look after his
political fences, for Honest John" is
crowding him close.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Yesterday on one shift at the Anaconda,
Superintendent Mike Carroll collected for
the Gould & Curry sufferers $500. Truly
heart and Drawn go together.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Butte was well represented at the fete at
st. ~1gnacias' Mission. as is fully detailed in
our special from Airlee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Speculation in wheat is what knocked
the L~eavenworth savings bank out and
'efrauded the depositors.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03

Mike Carroll collected $500 in one shift
yesterday for the sufferers by the Com
stock mine disaster. =
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
Weeks Bullion Shinments

The Pacific Express Comnanv -
past week: A' iof the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
GEN ERAL NOTES,

When, the branch roads are completed ts
the mills it will be a great saving of labor
and expense-Mrs. P. Clark and family re
turned Monday from the Pipestone Springs
Miss Mary A. Broughton is having IN at.
tack OF measles and will be unable to fill hel
position at the Ice cream stand at the Die.
mic Thursday.-Born-To Mr.. and Mrs.
John BOwdish, on the 9th instant, a son.
-',ne week from this evening Rev: Bennett
breaches his farewell sermon. There will
be no services at the NJ. E. Church this
evening. A farewell reception will probably
be rendered Rev. Bennett in consideration
OF the interest he has taken in the cause.
especially his interest in the children
Mrs. j. c. Sullivan, wife of the head
machinist at the Blue Bird mill,
visited VAUDEVILLE friends Thursday.-
Measles are very prevalent and in a some.
what severe type.-Judge Herbert is kept
quite busy balancing the scale OF Justice
Jack Mulchire returned Thursday from a
prospecting trip.-Miss Maggie Cosgrove
evening at the Centerville hotel. The even
ing passed pleasantly and was very much
enjoyed. A lunch was served at IL which
did justice to the fair hostess. Dancing
until 2 o'clock.-On Thursday
the young people favored the
Palace Hotel with a pleasant little sur
prise party. The guests were pleasantly
received by Miss Nellie Mcconnell, assisted
by Miss Josie Barton and Miss Mary
Laden.-Dennis O'Neal and Dan Bresna.
han, old residents of Walkerville, are we'll
with their location at New Chicago
Pat Maloney had the misfortune to get a |
finger severely mashed while at work in the /
Moulton. He will not be able to resume
work for several weeks.-Green, the tonsor-
ial artist, has returned from Gregson
much improved in health. He !
opened up business Monday at the old
stand.-Walkerville is besieged with life in
surance agents. One party claims that no
ewer thar forty lave visited W%alkerville
turing the week.-A great deal of money
will be put up tomorrow at the base ball
All Walkerville will attend.-C.
,. Curtis and N. J.. Scott have succeeded
J. W. Williscroft, dealer in books, station
ry, fruits and confectionery. They are
young men and we bespeak for
hem a liberalpatronage.-Mrs. Bresnahan
expected to return home to-day from
'ipestone Springs.-Joseph Broughton re-
home Monday from Granite, where
e has been for the past week TRANSFERRING
be business of Traievelle & 10. to the Bus
EFT Mercantile Company. He was J
in the firm of Traievelle h Cn-le
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
A PRESENTATION,

A pleasant affair took place at the Alice
reading room last.night. William shovel,
for several years foreman of the Alice
mine, has been called to. Wales by the
serious illness of his wife, and leaves for
there this evening. He has always been a
general favorite and given the fullest salts
faction to his employers. His felIow-work-
men took the occasion of his departure to
make him an elegant present i'll the shape
OF Il minute repeater watch from the fac
tory of Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneva,
Switzerland. 1t is a beautiful specimen OF
the watchmaker's art, and with the chain
attached cost $3.50. The latter ia of plat
mum and gold and of elegant de.
sign. There is a charm alta he'd rep
resenting the badge of the l. O. o. F.
upon which is engraved "Wm. L. Shovel.
Fidelity Lodge, No. S,"Mr. Shovel being
Deputy District Grand Master of Montana
OF the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Upon the watch is the inscription: "Pre.
sented to Vim l.. Shovel by the Employees
of the Alice Gold and Silver Mining Com
pany." As Stated, the presentation took
place at the reading room Of the Alice and
the enjoyment OF the occasion was greatly
enhanced by a lunch which was set by the
ladies.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-03
A RECORD.

No Wonder Charley Reed 10 Tired o
Living.